The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 1 August 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-08-01 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Peice 20 Cents VOL. Ill* PENANG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1891. No- 220.26 words
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Advertisement879 1891-08-01 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. Nortll Chlna Insnrance Co lita -i KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. T( NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- MARINE INSURANCE. Canton Insurance Office Xiimitea. Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. The undersigned having been appoint e<d -Agents for the above Company are For. Will sail. Steamer.879 words
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Article1261 1891-08-01 2 Our readers will be pleased to learn that a radical change is about to take place in the constitution of our Municipality and that the system by which the Resident Councillor of Penang or his locum tenens have hitherto been the ex officio Presidents of the Municipal Board1,261 words
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Article2088 1891-08-01 2 (Home papers up to July 3.) France. —The Chamber of Deputies, after a vigorous debate, rejected the Bill for the ratification of the Convention agreed to at the Brussels Conference for the suppression of the slave trade. The chief grounds for this decision were the so-called revival2,088 words
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Advertisement260 1891-08-01 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT flUmmi EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. -Kh TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Ter Annum P*. OP Half-year 8 00 Quarter >» 4. 50 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ABREAR 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of260 words
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Article598 1891-08-01 3 Writing from Amsterdam, the correspondent of the L. fy G. E. reports The Queen Regent has received in special audience the Chinese Minister at the Netherlands Court, Hsii ChingClieng, in order to hand his credentials. The Minister and his Secretary have since proceeded to Berlin. The topic of the598 words
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485 1891-08-01 3 The usual annual gathering of the friends of the Straits Settlements, says the London and China Express has passed off, and afforded as enjoyable a social gathering as any of its predecessors. It was, however, not only iu that aspect that the reunion this485 words
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Article656 1891-08-01 3 The Emperor William signed the 1 re at y for the renewal of the Triple Alliance for a period of six years during his passage down the Elbe on board the Loom. In the Italian Chamber the Marquis di Rudini, not only declared that the aim of656 words
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Article300 1891-08-01 4 A correspondent of the Manchester Guardian after recounting the efforts or the French to attack the trade of the Yunnan and Kwang-si and the valley of the Meikong, concludes: —It is by these waterways and routes that the French hope to establish their commercial supremacy in the300 words
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Article655 1891-08-01 4 The Paris correspondent of The Times publishes a remarkable conversation which he had with Count Munster, the German Ambassador in Paris, in March last, upon the subject of Prince Bismarck’s dismissal from the Imperial Chancellorship. It shows that, so far from having been precipitately decided655 words
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Article788 1891-08-01 4 The Straits Times of tlie IStli instant publishes the following recapitulation of a very interesting article which lately appeared in the Deli Courant on this subject The low prices brought last year by the hitherto so famed Sumatra tobacco has, so says the Deli Courant788 words
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Article918 1891-08-01 4 The interest attached to the excavations which are taking place in Cornhill, says a London contemporary, is increasing every day. The workmen are still busy in pulling down Messrs. Dimsdale and Co.’s old banking-house, 50, Cornhill, in order to erect a new building for the joint-stock firm of918 words
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Article118 1891-08-01 5 Penang, 31st July, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/2 dollar 1)0. 4 months sight, Bank Do. 6 Credits 3/41 Do. 6 Documentary 3/4y Calcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 2243Do. 30dayssiglifc, Private 227 Domhay, Demand, Bank 224| Do. 30 days sight,Private 227 Madras, Demand Bank 224 Do. 30118 words
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Article548 1891-08-01 5 {From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 20 th July. —Notice of bankruptcy lias been served upon Mr. Parnell on account of the non-payment of Captain O’Shea’s costs. A monetary crisis is feared in Portugal owing to the scarcity of coin. The premium on English gold is rising daily. London,{From the Pinang Gazette.) - 548 words
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Article912 1891-08-01 5 (From our Exchanges.) London, 14t/i July. —The Privy Council has authorized the formation of a teaching University for London, to be entitled the Albert University. London,lbth July. —In reply to a question in the House of Commons last night, Sir John Gorst said the Secretary of State912 words
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Article105 1891-08-01 5 Statement of Lord Salisbury. London, 18//i July. —ln tho House of Lords yesterday, Lord Lamington suggested that the Government, should invite the powers to guarantee the autonomy of Siam, in order to prevent France encroaching on India. Lord Salisbury, in reply, said that Siam only interests England105 words
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Article2070 1891-08-01 5 (London Sp China Express, 26th June.) Court. —The Queen and Court returned to Windsor on the 19th inst, Her Majesty being presented with an address by the P rovost of Edinburgh en route south. The Queen was present at the Eton races. The Prince and Princess(London Sp China Express, 26th June.) - 2,070 words
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Advertisement146 1891-08-01 5 D.—An Assistantrditor to help the ManagingProprietor in the regular byeekly publication of this paper. Must toe a good Scholar and able write a leader, if required. Preference will be given to a en tleinan already acquainted with the affairs of this Colony. Honorarium according to qualifications and ability for work.146 words
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Article2849 1891-08-01 6 Thursday next, the 6th instant, will be observed as a Bank Holiday, and all the Government and other public offices will be closed oil that day. Chief Justice Sir Edward O’Malley arrived from Singapore yesterday morning by the P. and O. mail steamer Pekin, and was received2,849 words
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Advertisement249 1891-08-01 7 afiMi» M I/ «#0 H f£ fl K TEA* Drink Nothing bnt Perak Tea. Unequalled for Purity and Flavour. HFI) A TF TF A Jl IZaJIV/xJV 1 Hai Wholesale and Retail Agents, Messrs. MAYNARD Co., Limited, Penang. Retail of Messrs. THEAN CHEE Co., and other leading Storekeepers. STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY DELI.249 words
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Article, Illustration400 1891-08-01 8 FIRST DAY. Thursday, 6th August, 1891. FIRST RACE. For All Maiden Horses.—-'V-.1n,. Qinn Usual conditions. Distance 1 trance §5. SECOND RACE. Maiden Roadsters.—Sol lin <r ]>. u n Value $lOO. Gentlemen Riders" entered at $3OO to carry 1J st 7 l! )s allowance of 7 lbs. for400 words
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Advertisement1581 1891-08-01 8 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, invite tenders G3V3miU3nt Notification. George Town, invite tenders ior the conlor the following:— structional and ornamental Iron-work, (1) The Construction of Brick Drains Tenders will be received, up to noon Corrugated Iron-roofing, and small fitin1,581 words
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Advertisement62 1891-08-01 8 WANTED. By a European, now in Ceylon, a situation, either as Manager ot an Estate oi Superintendent of Roads, bridges, t Has had considerable experience H the above capacities, and p ()SSt "p. good knowledge of French. on 1 a cept any reasonable offer. A dress, W. M. Y., Wyddon62 words
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Advertisement1049 1891-08-01 9 McLARTY COMPANY, Address: CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, |lead pFFicE: “McURTY, Penang” surveyors no. 30, beach street, tH UES A i. CODE (1887.) AND PENANG. T A .8 CV,4th Kdilion. CONTRACTORS, general phivlxe codes. BRANCHES AT THAIPING, BATU GAJAH AND SINGAPORE. P- M McLARTT < m.i.m.e. WE SUPPLY THE UNDERMENTIONED: I1,049 words
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Advertisement645 1891-08-01 10 BANEEGUNGB FIRE CL AT ESPLANADE HOTEL. POTTERY WORKS. Having been Agents for tl.e (LATH EASTERN HOTEL.) Raneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, we are prepared to enter centracts for the undermentioned:— THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT GLAZED, STONEWARE PIPES All sizes from 2” to 24” diam. REPAIRED, DECORATED645 words
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Advertisement226 1891-08-01 10 INDIAN RUBBER I Of every description luuin| 1 on the latest improved prim T I Hith the most recently j. 'N I chinery. ue(i H I Charges Exceedingly Me Orders can he executed hours after receipt. j A. KAULFUSS Co No. 0, Beach Street. I ■t Ik BOON TEK CO.226 words
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